Chris says: “One way or another, however, the Top Gear ship has been steadily refloated, a new production team and presentation team established and I, for one, will continue to be a huge fan. “

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Chris tips co-host matt LeBlanc to take over the showCredit: PA:Press Association

He adds that he tips Friends star and co-host Matt LeBlanc to take over the lead of the show: “For me, he is the man. He is the captain Top Gear truly needs going forward, the perfect torso for the rest of TG’s limbs.”

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The doomed Top Gear line-upCredit: PA:Press Association

Meanwhile, it’s been revealed that long-term friend and colleague John Revell is planning to release a memoir that will expose the ex-Top Gear presenter’s “dark side.”

John was Chris’s producer and sidekick on Radio 1 and Virgin Radio in the 1990s, during the time where Chris has confessed to going “off the rails.”

A friend told Sunday People that John “knows where the bodies are buried.”

“John was with Chris during the good times and bad.

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A tell all book is set to be released and will reveal details about ChrisCredit: Getty Images

“He has seen the bright side and the dark side of Chris Evans – he knows where the bodies are buried.

“He has remained loyal to Chris over the years but feels the time is now right to tell all about his experiences in the broadcasting industry.

“However, it’s the details he has about the real Chris Evans which will be particularly explosive and revealing.

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